Remote Commercial Counsel & Strategic Transactions Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus program

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced In-House Legal Counsel specializing in commercial law to join a fully remote team supporting operations nationwide from a home office. The role emphasizes proactive legal strategy, strong negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will advise on diverse commercial contracts, manage complex transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic guidance to commercial teams in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with extensive experience in commercial law.
• Significant in-house or top-tier firm exposure.
• Proactive strategist with outstanding negotiation and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and draft a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Manage complex transactions, mergers, and acquisitions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations for commercial operations.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to business development, sales, and operations teams.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for new ventures.
• Coordinate with external counsel for litigation and disputes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial law

Remote work

Stakeholder management

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced In-House Legal Counsel specializing in commercial law to join a fully remote team supporting operations nationwide from a home office. The role emphasizes proactive legal strategy, strong negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will advise on diverse commercial contracts, manage complex transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic guidance to commercial teams in a remote-first environment.